Dr. Shafa’s experience in internal medicine and dermatology gives her the unique opportunity to evaluate each patient from a medical and cosmetic standpoint. With her extensive expertise, she is able to identify possible underlying health issues such as:
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increased testosterone production (one of the common causes of acne)
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Lack of ovulation
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hormonal imbalance during puberty
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adult acne due to menopause-related hormonal changes
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endocrine gland dysfunctions
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androgen-secreting tumor
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polycystic ovarian disease
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and any other possible causes of acne or unwanted hair growth.
After medical evaluation you may need treatment for any underlying diseases that may be causing your acne.
Dr. Shafa will initially treat and clear any serious underlying diseases before focusing on acne
Patient education and cooperation are of utmost importance for successful treatment. We will educate you about available treatment options and expected outcome and we will advise you what treatment is right for your acne.
What is the right treatment for me?
Dr. Shafa needs to consider a number of factors in choosing your individualized treatment regimen. These factors include: the underlying cause of acne, patient skin characteristics, severity and type of lesions, duration and cost of the treatments.
Acne scarring can be treated after disease activity has been low or absent for several months. There are a number of techniques for treating this difficult problem. If you are interested, your treatment options will be discussed in detail when you meet Dr. Shafa.
You may receive topical or oral medication to control oil production of the skin, infection, and/or hormonal balance.
For certain types of acne, you may benefit from a series of acne extractions and deep cleaning of the skin. Extractions will be performed free of pain and additional topical treatments, such as acid peels, may be added to the deep facial to improve the final result.
